Type-writing machine.



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P.'A. YOUNG. TYPE WRITING MACHINE. APPLICATION FILED JAN. 24, 1911.

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Patented May 20, 1913.

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FRANK A. YOUNG, OF NEWYORK,

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A. CORPORAEIION OF DELAWARE.

TYrE-wmrme MACHINE.

- Serial a... 604.3%.

Specification of Letters Patent. 1 Patented. M33 20, 1913. 7 Application filed .l'anuary'24, 1911'.-

Be it known that I, FRANK A. citizen of the United States, residing in New York, in the county of New York and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements: in. Type-Writing Machines, of which the following is a specification. 1 a

This invention relates to typewriting machines, and particularly to such machines.

I as are adapted for forming stencils and which usually have bichrome ribbon mechanism'; In machines of this class of the' Underwood type, there is a ribbon vibrator which is, in intimate relation with the universal bar, and the vibrator iscontrolled by an actuator. having diiferent "positions -g'iving the necessary amount of movement of the ribbon' to bring it under the striking type, in using the diflerent colors! When the machine is being. usedfor.stencilingit is necessary to prevent or' ,sil ence jthi"' movement of the ribbonso that aat pa strike directly upon the stencil. I

The object of this invention is the construction of the parts for "forming J the connection between the universal bar" and the actuator, which will 'permit the different necessary movements of. the ribbon when writing different colors, and also to provide a construction which enables the ribbon mechanism to be silencedas suggest ed," the arrangement is such that the. uni. versal bar may advance without causingthc actuator to vibrate theribbon. In the accompanying drawings,1Figure I is a diagrammatic view, showing partsof,

the actuating mechanism of a typewriter, and showing particularly the point at which improvement is applied, said improvement being shown in full lines and partially in section. Fig. 2 is a perspective of the actuator constructed according to my inven tion,- showing part of the universal bar broken away. Fig. 3 is a perspective, showing the universal bar in dotted outline, and

- showing a keeperplate by means of whichthe actuator is connected therewith. Fig. 4 is a plan, showing the right hand portion of a typewriter in dotted outline, certain parts being broken away, and showing my improvement in full lines. This view further illustratesthe manner of applying the invention to the machine. Fig. 5 is a front elevation showing the actuator, certain parts the: 1 its a e.

erred stripe of the ribbon. In this view r'ce'rtain parts are'broken away so as to illustrate more fully the mode of operation of the mechanism. Fig. 12 is a front elevation, showing a. short portion of-the ribbonlto on or tuator in its mid position in which the rib-I bon 1s silenced. Fig. 6 is a .viewsimilar to Fig. 5,-but showing the actuator in the po- I the ribbon". Fig. 7 is a view similar to Fig." 6, but showing the actuatorin the opposite position, and adapting the machine towrite 1n red. Fig. 8 1s a side elevation of thesetuator showing its construction more in debeing broken away; this view shows the ac I YOUNG, a1

tail, and showing its relation to the uninormal position. Fig.9 is a view similar to Fig. 8, but showingthe type bar in dotted lines in the act of striking, and illustrating 1 tion similar to Fig. 8, but showing the actus 'at r nthe position which'adapts, the maeh nefto write on the upper stripe'of the ibhenythis view shows a type bar in dotted utl ne',"' .-in its striking position, and illustratesithow the movement of the. universal bar normally actuates the vibrator to raise hbonfto the proper height. Fig. 11

-v1ew similar to" Fig. '10, but showin mechanism adapted to write on the lower indicate the relation of the difierent fields or stripes.

Referring particularly to Figs. 1 and 4t, 1 represents the typewriter frame. which is indicated in dotted lines. ,At the usual point in thisframe, a segment is mounted having a pivot bar 2 upon which the tyne I I bars 3 swing upwardly to come against the face of the platen 4,,said platen being of the usual construction, and supported in the usual manner in a platen frame 5. bars 3'are provided with the usual'heels 6,

-which are'adapted to engage with the universal. bar 7' and drive the same rearwar'dly when the type are in action, the rear end of the universal bar being supported on a su1tthe universal bar to have a limitedreciprd catlng movement when the types are actuated.

versal bar and the platen. This view shows the umversal' bar and other parts in their The type able rocker 8 in the usual'manner, enabling In applying my invention, I provide a lteeper or connector-plate 9 which is ati .tached to the upper side of'the universal barby set screws 10 passingthrough ad j-usting slots 11, and this keeper 'plate is formed with a longitudinal slot 12, which extends transversely to the direction of movementof the universal bar when it re- The' forward edge of this and ' attach an actuator 16 by means of a swivelhead 17 attached in a pivot-opening formed in the lower end'of tongue 14. This suitable pivot-pin 19, as shown. Around the pivot pin 19, a spring'20 is mounted, and this spring extends up the forward face of swivel-head 17 has ears 18 to which the lower end of the-actuator is attached on a the actuator, and is securedin a pin 21, so that the spring tends to throw the actuator forwardly in the machine, which would rota tel'it-on the pivot 19. The body of the actuator 16 is in the .form of a vertically elo'ngatedplate 22, and; this plate extends up and normally lies in the slot 12. Above the slot the plate 22 is formed into an actuator head 23. In order to form thishead,

" a -short inclined cross-bar 24 is formed atthe'u'pper end of the actuator, and the ends of this bar are bent laterally to form guide ears 25 and 25, which are vertically elongated and have vertical elongated slots 26 formed therein, as shown. On the plate 22 at the side edges thereof,

- 'laterall i bent fin ers 27. are formed which ;may. engage the edges of the tongue 14, so

as 'to prevent the forwardly, that is,

plate 22, from swinging one of them engages the rear side of the tongue when the ribbon is not silenced. In this connection, it should be understood that when the actuator 16 is held in one end of the slot 12, the -mechanism is adapted to write on one field of the ribbon, and when in the other end of the slot 12, the machine! is adapted to write on the other field.

As shown in F ig. 6, the actuator adapts the machine to write in black, and in this position the ear 25 "actuates the vibrator. As illustrated in Fig. 7, the ear 25 actuates the vibrator. In order to control the position of the actuator in the slot 12 at the forward side of-the machine, there is proviiled 'the usual cross-bar 28 which is at.- inched to a rock-shaft .29. extending rearwardly, and this rock shaft is connected by an arm 30 with a link 31, said link being I attached to the pin 21 on the actuator.

.- uross bai- 28 has two keys 32 and 32 jlrs downwardly v supports a. ribbon lever 42,

vand is pivotally attached'at ijoeaaee' former of which, when operated, adapts the machine to write black, and the latter of which, when operated, adapts the machine to write red; In connection with this crossarm' 28, there is provided the usual silencing lever 33 which cooperates with the cross arm and throws the actuator into its silencing position, that is, it throws the actuator 16 intoits mid-position in which it is shown in Fig. 4.

Referring again to Fig. 1, 34 represents the shift-bar of the machine, which is mounted in the usual manner on shift frames 35 having fulcrums or pivots at 36,

enabling the shiftbar to be raised in the usual manner, through the operation of the upwardly extending arm 37 on the rocker 38, and which is actuated by the shift key 39..

At a point opposite the actuator, the shiftbar 34 is provided with a bracket arm 40, which is inclined downwardly and rear wardly, as shown, and at the lower end of this arm a pivot pin 41 is provided which the body of which lever curves forwardly and upwardly, 43 to the lower extremity of the vibrator 44. This lever has a short 'arm 45 which extends upwardly from the pivot 41, and is disposed between the ears 25 and 25 of the actuator. On the left side of this shortarm 45, a short wrist-pin 46 projects toward the left, and in alinement with the slot in the ear 25. A similar wrist-pin 47 project from the right side of this arm 45, an may pass through the slot in the car 35". This arrangement is very clearly illustrated in Fig. 5, the parts being shown in the ribbonsilencing position.

WVhen the actuator is in the position shown inFig. 6, adapting the machine to write black, the actuator is thrown over to the left end of the slot 12, so that when the universal bar moves rearwa'rdly by the action of the type bars, the actuator head also moves rearwardly. In this way the pin 47 will be moved rem'wardly, and this'rocks the ribbon lever 42 on its fulcrum pin 41 and raises the vibrator 44. This raises the ribbon 48 sufficiently to bringthe blaclrfield of the ribbon on the striking face of the platen.

In the opposite position of the actuator, as shown in Fig. 7, the actuator occupies the right hand end of the slot 12, the actuator' head being thrown toward the right so that the pin 47 is disconnected from the ear 25, and pin 46 introduced intothe'slot of the ear 25. When the. parts are in this position, it will be-evidcnt that "when the ing movement of the machine,'the actuator now imparts a moving force to the ribbonever at the pin 46, which is nearer'to the 'ulcrum pin 41, of the lever, and conse- 1 .5 universal bar moves rearwardlyfinthe typin both of which it connects itself to the.

-. keeper-plate 9, which is virtually a part of the universal bar; The actuator at this time moves as though it were an integral part of the universal bar. However, as indicated in Figs. 4 and 5, when the actuator 'is in mid-position, the body or plate 22 thereof lies opposite to the gap or throat 13, and when the actuator is in this position it will be evident that the universal bar. will moye rearwardly without actuating the ribbon lever 42, for the spring 20 will tend to force the actuator forwardly, so .that the actuator head remains practically stationary.

bar 34 is provided at a suitable oint with a projecting stop finger 49, against which.

the upper end of the lever 42 is normally held by the actionof the spring '20. Special attention is called to this spring 20 for the reason that this springhasa special function in that it tendsto hbld the ribbon vibrator depressed when the ribbon is silenced. v

The type bars ,3 are actuated in the usual manner by type keys 50 which actuate rockers 51, as shown, and the ribbon 48 .is guided through the ribbomholder 52 passing between the ribbon spools 53 in the usual manner. 7

Attention is called "to the-slots 11 in the keeper plate 9, and to the fact that they are elongated in the direction of movementof the universal bar. This arrangement enables the keeper-plate to be adjusted with great nicety with respect to the universal bar, so as to controhaccurately the position of the vibrator.

"Special attention is called to the fact that wrist for the ribbon lever, it is only disconnected from the slotof the ear 25 when vers'al bar as far as the, transmission of any efiectivem'ovement' to it is'concerned, and yet I do not. actually disconnect theparts, and preserve their al-inegnent.

The function of the fingers 27 on the plate 22 of the actuator is to steady the As indicated in Figs. '1 and 4, the shifttion to the actuator ears 25 and 25.

though the pin 47 operates as an actuating disconnecting the actuator from the uni movement. of the actuator by the plate 9,

because it will be 'seen'that the plate itself I engages the edge of the actuator only on one s1de, that is, at one end of theslot 12. By providing these fingers, the slot engages the actuator on one edge of the plate 22, and the fingers engage it on theopposite edge, so that a more perfect locking of'the parts is attained. a

The general modeof operation of the device will be briefly stated.

Inadapting the machine for stenciling,

the actuator is in its mid-position opposite the throat'or gap 13 of-the sl0t 12, so that when the universal bar moves rearwardly, the actuator is'not affect-ed except to rotate slightly at its pivot pin 19. This pivot pin moves forwardly but the upper portion of the actuator remains held against the stop 49 by reason of. the spring 20, and hence the ribbon lever will not be actuated.

In the position of the actuator shown in Fig. 6, the actuator is disengaged from the pin 46 and engages solely with the pin47, so that this pin 47 actuates the vibrator,

giving-it a short movement which brings the black/band of the ribbon up to'the' striking face of the platen.

In the position shown'inFig. '7, the actu-. ator engages the pin 46 solely so that this pin acts as the actuatingv pin for the ribbon 1ever, giving it a longer stroke'for the reason that this 'pin is nearer to the fulcrum pin 41 of the ribbon lever.

It'will be evident that the actuation of the shifting bar by the shifting lever does not a'fiect the operativeness of my silencinfg devices, for the reason that when the shi t bar 34 is raised the slots 26 permit an upward movement of the pins 46 and 47 with rela no diiference in the amount of movement bf the actuator takes place'after being shifted,

as suggested, because, although the .pins are more elevated, the fulcrum pin 41 is also elevated an equal amount.

Having thus described my: invention, I claim:

1. In a typewriting machine, the combination of a unlversal bar, a ribbon vibrator, an

actuator constantly engaging said vibrator and connected to said universal bar,.means for locking said actuator; to said universal bar in. different positions adapted to give said vibrator diii'erent movements respectively, and means for holding said actuator in a position adapted to leave said vibrator unaflectedby the movement of said universal bar, substantially as set forth.

2. In a typewriting machine, the combination of a universal bar, awibrator, a ribbon lever connected with said vibrator, an actuator connected to said universal bar and having a head adapted to assume diiferent posit-ions in engagement with said leveehmo And d1flerent. amounts of movement, an actuator give said vibrator a different amount of movement, and means for holding said actuating head in a released position witlrrespect to said universal bar to permit the .actuation of said universal bar without efiectively moving said actuator i v 3. In a typewriting machine, in combination, a universal bar, a vibrator, a lever cornnected to said vibrator having a pair':- of wrists at different distances from the pivot point of said lever and adapted to give said vibrator a different amount of movement,-

and an actuator mounted on said universal; bar adapted to .-shift" laterally so as teengage either of said Wrists separately, 5 4mactuator being arranged so that it normally. advances with said universal bar, said acteator having a position in .which it releases itsel from said universal bar and in which the connection of one of said wrists is-maintained. Y I

4. In a typewriting machine, in combination, auniversal bar, a vibrator, a ribbon 1ever connected to said vibrator and having actuating wrists adapted to give said lever con-nected With said universal bar, and me us for holding said actuator in'engageme t with one only of said Wrists, said actuator connection enabling the universal bar to move without effecting the movement of said lever.

5-. In a typewritmg machine, in combination, a universal bar, a vibrator, a ribbon lever connected to said vibrator, an actuator adapted to engage said lever at'difierent .points so as toproduce a diiierent amount of movement thereof, means for holding said actuator in a position to lock the same to said universal bar so as to advance with said uni-v rsal' bar when said universal bar is actu ted, and means for holding said actu-' ator in a releasing position to be released' fro said universal bar when itadvances sa d actuator and said. lever beingmaintained in connection with each other when said actuator is in its releasing position.

6. In a typewriting machine, irl"combination, a universal bar, a vibrator, a lever connected to said vibrator and having an. arm with wrists thereupon adapted to give said vibrator a different amount of movement, an

actuator having a pivot connection with said universal bar, means for moving said actuator back and forth on said pivot connection to lock the same to said universal bar and simultaneously to engage said wrists respec: tively, and means for holding said actuator in a position in which itis unlocked from said univer;-,;al bar to permit the advance of said universal bar without actuating said lever.

7. In a iypewriting machine, in combinationd a universal bar having a plate with a uection of movement of said universal bar, an actuatorpivotally su ported on said universal bar and normal y passing through saidxslot, 'avibrator, a lever connected therewit said lever and said actuator being adapted to form connect-ions when said actuator is at the opposite endsof said slot, said slot having a releasin gap in the side' thereof, and means for ho ding said actuator o posits to saidreleasing gap to permit t e actuation of said universal bar without affecting said lever. I

. 8. Ina typewriting machine, in combinajtion, a'univer'sal bar having aplate with a slot therein disposed transversely to the direction of movement of said universal bar, /an actuator pivotally supported on said unilversal bar and normal y. passing through said slot, a vibrator, a lever connected therewith, said lever and said actuator being adapted to form connections when said actuator'is at the opposite ends of said slot, said slot having a releasing gap in the side thereof, means for holding said actuator opposite to saidreleasing gap to permit the actuation of said universal bar without affecting'said lever, and resilient means for detaining said actuator when said universal baris actuated.

9. In a typewriting machine, in combination, a universal bar, a. vibrator, a lever con-- nected to said vibrator, an actuator'pivotally connected with said universal bar, said universal. bar having a guide slot normally receiving said actuator and adapted to loci: said actuator thereto, so as to advance there- -with when said actuator is at the ends of said slot, said slot having a releasing gap near the middle thereof permitting the release of said actuator, said lever having .wrists on opposite sides thereof for moving said vibrator different amounts, said actuator having an extension adapted to connec't respectively with said wrists when said actuator is at the ends of said slot.

10. In a typewriting machine, in combination, a universal bar, a vibrator, a ribbon lever connected to said vibrator and having two actuating wrists to give saidvibrator a different amount of movement, and an'actuator pivotally connected with said universal bar and having a limited lateral movement to enable said actuator to engage either of said actuating wrists independently of the other, said universal bar being normally adapted to advance said actuator to move said lever, and having a releasing gap through ivhich said actuator may pass to permit the movement of said universal bar without actuating said lever.

U. in a typcn-riting machine, in combi nation, a vibrator, a lever connected thorowiih, an actuator having a lateral movement aduplrd to form connections with said lever slot therein disposed transversely to the dii at dillerent points to produce a difi'erent said .actuator.

amount of movement thereof, a universal bar for moving sa1d actuator when the type actuator to'said universal bar when said actuator is laterally displaced, said slot hav' ing a releasing gap 1n the side thereof through which said actuator may pass,- means for holding said actuator opposite said ga ,said lever and said actuator being to form connections. at different.

adapte points in the different extreme pos'tions of said. actuator, and a spring to foi ce said actuator through said gap and operating to hold said vibrator depressed when said uni-. 'versal bar advances with said actuator in its releasing-' positior l l 13. In a typewritlng machlne, 1n comb1- nation, a universal bar comprising a keeper plate having a transverse'slot therein and having a downwardly extending tongue, a vibrator, a lever connected to said vibrator, an actuator pivotally attached to said'tongue and normally passing upwardly through.

said slot,-ineans for shifting said [actuator and holding the same in the ends of said slot, said lever and said actuator havin means for forming connections when said actuator is at theends of said slot, said slot having a gap near the'middle thereof, and

a spring tending to force said actuator" through said gap to perinlt sa'ld'universal bar to advance without effectivelymoving 14. In a typewriting machine, the combination with a vibrating lever and airibbonholder, of a universal bar, an? actuator;

means for locking said actuator to said universal bar and for'unlocking it, a. spring tendingto hold said vibrating lever idle'in its released position, and an abutment against which said spring presses the Vi, brating lever. I a 15. In a typewriting machine, the combination with a vibrating-lever anda ribbon holder, of a universal bar, an actuator,

means for locking s'aid actuator to said universal bar and for unlocking it, a spring tending to hold said vibrating lever idle in its released position, aplaten shift mecha-' nism, an arm moving the vibrating lever with said laten shift, and an abutment moving wit said platen shift against which said spring presses said vibrating lever.

unlocking it, and a spring .tending to hold Inent.

- stantly engaged with it I and 16. Ina typewriting machine,- the combination with a vibrating lever and a ribbon a holder, of a universal bar, an actuator pivot ed on sa1d unlversal ban-means for lockmg' sa1d actuator to said un versal bar and for said-vibrating lever idle against an abut- 17. The combination inv a typewriting ma chine with a ribbon vibrating lever vibratingin one'pla-ne, of a universal bar vibrate ing in one plane, an actuator constantly engaging .both ,universal bar and vibrating lever, and means for altering the throw of said lever,"by shifting said actuator transversely of its plane of vibration, said actuator also being removable into position to permit the universal bar to vibrate-.independently of the said'lever.

18 In a typewriting machine, the combination with auniversal bar, of a ribbon vibrator, an actuator. supported ,by the vibrator and having a universal pivotal con-*- I nection to the universal bar, permitting thp actuator .tos wing idly as said ba-r'is v1- brated, and a ledge on the universal bar, said. pivotal connection permitting the actuator to be swung transversely, and, catch under said ledge and lock the actuator to the universal bar. I I I '1-9. In a 'typewriting machine, the combination witha universal bar, of a ribbon vibrator, an actuator for sa1d vlbrator conpermanently supported by said bar, means for locking said actuator. to said bar, and means for unlocking it. A 1 20. In a 'typewriting machine, the combination with a-universal bar, of a ribbon actuator pivoted thereon. to swing in .two planes and a ribbon vibrator operated by the movement of the actuator in one plane, and'having its amplitude of vibration controlled by thelmovement of the actuator in the other plane.

21." Ina typewriting machine, the combi nation ofa ribbon vibrator, an actuator therefor, and a universal bar, the actuator being-carried by said bar and movable relatively thereto into and out of 'act'ua'ted by the bar.

position to be 22.. In a typewriting'machine, the combi nation of a ribbon vibrator, an actuator therefor, a universal bar to whichsaid aotuator is pivoted, and means to move the actuator into and out operated by said bar.

23. In a typewriting machine, the combination of a ribbon vibrator, an actuator therefor, a unlversal bar to which said ac tuator is pivoted, and a key lever connected to the actuator for adjusting it to operativeand inoperative positions relatively to the unlversal bar.

24. In a typewriting machine, the comof position to be 7 bination Of a ribbon vibrator, an actuator vent said relative movement.

26. In a typ'ewriting machine, the combi-. nation of a ribbon vibrator, an actuator therefor, a universal bar, the actuator being carried by said bar and movable relatively thereto into and out of interlocking engagement- With the said bar, and means to prevent motion being' transmitted through the actuator to the vibrator while the-actuator is out of said interlocking engagement.

27. Ina typewriting machine, the combination of a ribbon having ditl'erent color fields, a vibrator, an actuator therefor adjustable to different positions relatively to the vibrator to cause the latter to bring different color fields Within the printing Zone, and a universal bar carrying said actuator, and permitting the universal bar to vibrate independently of the actuator when the latter is'in one position of adjustment.

28. In a typewritingmachine, the combination of a permanently connected ribbon vibrator, actuator and universal bar, said actuator being adjustable relatively to the bar to control the relative motion of the bar and actuator and thereby control the transmission of motion from thebar to theribbon vibrator; said actuator also being adjustable into position to prevent motion being transmit-ted from the universal bar to the vibrator.

29. Ina typewriting machine, the combination of a permanently connected ribbon vibrator, actuator and universal bar, said actuator being movable into and out of position to be operated by the universal bar.

30. In a typewriting machine, the combination of a permanently connected ribbon vibrator, actuator and universal bar, and means to adjust the actuator relatively to the universal bar, and thereby either vary the amplitude of vibration of the ribbon vibrator or silence the ribbon vibrator.

31. In a typewriting machine, the combination of a ribbon vibrator, a permanently connect-ed actuator and universal-bar, said actuator being adjustable relatively to the bar to control the relative motion of the bar and actuator and thereby either control the transmission of motion from the bar to the ribbon vibrator or silence the ribbon vibratori, i

32. In a typewritine; machine, the combination of a ribbon vibrator, and a permanentlyconnected actuator and universal bar, said actuator being movable into and out of position to be operated by the universal bar. r

33. In a typeivriting machine, the combination of a ribbon vibrator, an actuator having connections with the vibrator, one of which is always in ei'l ective or operative position, and a universal bar frame: said actuator being operatively connected to and adjustable relatively to the universal bar frame into and out of posit-ion't-o transmit motion from the miversal bar frame to the vibrator.

34. In a typewriting machine, the combination of a ribbon vibrator. an actuator, means forming at all times an operative connection between the actuator and vibrator, and a universal bar, carried by the said bar and movable thereon into and out of position to form an op- 'erative connection between the bar and vibrator.

35. In a typewritiirg machine, the combi nation of a ribbon vibrator, an actuator having connections with the vibrator, one of which is always in effective position, means to adjust the relative posit-ion of the vibrator and actuator, and thereby vary the amplitudc of movement of .the vibrator, and a universal bar permanei'itly connected to the actuator; the actuator being adjustable relativelv to the universal bar to permit the latter to operate without transmitting motion to the vibrator.

36. In a typevvritin; machine, the combination of .a ribbon vibrator, an actuator having-connections with the vibrator, one of which is always in effective position, means to adjust the relative position of the vibrator and actuator, and thereby vary the amplitude of movement of the vibrator, and a universal bar permanently connected to the actuator, said actuator being movable into position "relatively to the said bar to permit the latter to vibrate without transmitting motion to the ribbon vibrator.

37. In a typewriting machine, the combination offa ribbon vibrator, an actuator therefor adjustably connected to the vibrator to vary the relative movement of vibrator and actuator, said connect-ion pre-' ventingindependent movement of the vibrator and actuator in any position of adjustment, and a universal bar carrying the actuator and vibratable independently of the actuator in of the actuator.

In a typewriting machine, the combination of a ribbon vibrator,an actuator therefor adjustably connected to the vibraone position of adjustment tor to vary the relative movement .of iii-A brator and actuator, said connection preventing indepen dent movement of the vibrator and acti'iator in any position of adjustment, and a universal bar ,To'finected to said actuator being I actuator to transmit motion thereto, the actuator being adjustable into position to per-- Init the operation of the iuiiiversal bar independentlyof the-actuator: l

39, In a typewritingl ineohine, the combination of a vibratonai actuator therefor,

and a universal bar p'eiinanenltly connected nation of a. ribbon VibIfittOly an actuator therefor, a universal bar frame provided With a slot in Which the actuator is movable transversely to the direction of motion of the said frame, said slot being formed With 'an enlargemen't or opening permitting rela tivemovement of the actuator andlsaid frame in the direction of motion of the frame, 1 v

FRANK A, YOUNG.- Witnesses:

KL FRANKFURT, PAUL ZIRON.

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